Renee Waters Artist Statement

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  The 8 limbs of Yoga

1.  Yamas (Restraints) to gain self-awareness. Non-harming,

2.  truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation of senses.

3. non-possessiveness.

4. Niyamas (Observances) Constructive principles for 

5. cultivating happiness and self-confidence. Purity, 

6. contentment, self-discipline, self-study, self-surrender.

7. Asana (postures) to gain health and self awareness.

8. Pranayama (control and expansion of energy) of the breath.

9. Pratyahara (sense withdrawal) systematic relaxation exercises.

10. Dharana (concentration) effort to stabilize the mind.

11. Dhyana (meditation) unbroken flow of concentration.

The five Niyamas

1. Shaucha (self-purification) a number of cleansing techniques for the body.

2. Santosha (contentment) Contentment comes from an experience of acceptance of life, of ourselves, and of whatever life has brought us. Without being complacent, when we practice contentment, we find happiness. Thus, happiness becomes our choice.

3. Tapas (self –discipline) Asana practice is tapas for the body.

4. Svadhyaya (self-study) means “to recollect (or remember) the Self.” It is the effort to know the Self that shines in the innermost core of your being. Study of scripture and mantra meditation are two of the most helpful tools for svadhyaya.

5. Ishvara pranidhana (self-surrender) trustful surrender to God, the act of giving ourselves to a higher purpose.  

  A gentle, yet thorough workout of the whole body which also includes Breath of Joy and pranayama. Work within your comfortable limits. This class is designed to enable anyone to practice yoga and enjoy the benefits of breath, Meditation and movement. We will incorporate, cardio, stretching, balance  We will start and end with a guided meditation and breath work.  Renee Waters, Naturopath and Massage Therapist will be your instructor.   I teach at the YMCA Wednesday at 9 am and Monday nights at 6:30 in Studio 4... Please join me..

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I look at Art as a form of Therapy, Healing of my mind, soul and yes also my body. My body has held many thoughts and fears, many of which I choose to forget. when I paint, I feel free, relaxed and at peace. I incorporate old things that I find around my city into my paintings as a way to recyle and reuse,  this reminds me where I have come from, my roots. I paint because I also want to forget, forget the hatred and sorrow that many of us are carrying around with us. When I paint, I ask for forgiveness and healing for all of mankind. As a massage therapist and Naturopath, I feel healing in my hands and creativity flowing thru my mind and heart that I feel compelled to share with others. I have been in the healing arts business for over 40 years and working with people and helping my clients have been the best moments of my life. I hope to continue working with the Great Spirit to help, heal and make others happy with my Art and also my Naturopathic Services.